document.write( "Question 1014900: A supply curve has equation q=5p-22, \r
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document.write( "where p is price in dollars. A $2 tax is imposed on suppliers.\r
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document.write( "Find the equation of the new supply curve. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #631603 by robertb(5830)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Assuming the cost of tax is passed on to the consumers, the new price would be p+2, hence the new supply curve would be q = 5(p+2)-22, or q = 5p - 12 after simplifying. \n" ); document.write( " |